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Best Schools in Cambridge, IL
Cambridge, IL has 14 public schools (6 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,506 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Cambridge greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cambridge, IL
The top high schools in Cambridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Geneseo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneseo Cusd 228 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 809 Students
2. Annawan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annawan Cusd 226 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 105 Students
3. Cambridge Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge Cusd 227 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 227 Students
4. Alwood Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alwood Cusd 225 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 175 Students
5. Galva Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galva Cusd 224 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 209 Students
6. Kewanee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kewanee Cusd 229 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 581 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cambridge, IL
The top middle schools in Cambridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Geneseo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneseo Cusd 228 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 591 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cambridge, IL
The top elementary schools in Cambridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Neponset Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kewanee Cusd 229 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 138 Students
2. Cambridge Comm Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge Cusd 227 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
3. Annawan Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annawan Cusd 226 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 247 Students
4. Southwest Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneseo Cusd 228 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students
5. Millikin Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneseo Cusd 228 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students
6. Alwood Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alwood Cusd 225 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students
7. Galva Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galva Cusd 224 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 270 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cambridge, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cambridge, IL has a total population of 2,121 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cambridge, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cambridge, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cambridge, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cambridge, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cambridge, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cambridge, IL
How many schools are in Cambridge, IL?
Cambridge, IL has 14 public schools: 6 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,506 students in total.
How do schools in Cambridge perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Cambridge score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Cambridge greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cambridge?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Cambridge
2 of 2 schools in Cambridge carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Cambridge. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.